Summary of the book : Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Small Things Like These is a poignant novella set in a small Irish town during the 1980s. The story follows Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, as he prepares for the busy Christmas season. While delivering fuel to a local convent, Bill discovers a young girl locked in a shed, hinting at the dark secrets hidden within the convent’s walls. Confronted with a moral dilemma, Bill must decide whether to speak out against the abuse he uncovers or remain silent like the rest of the town. The novella explores themes of compassion, courage, and the quiet heroism of ordinary people. Claire Keegan’s spare, elegant prose captures the weight of conscience and the power of small acts of kindness. Small Things Like These is a moving reflection on the choices that define our humanity.

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